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Tottenham was beaten for the first time at their new stadium as Michail Antonio fired West Ham to a surprise 1-0 victory over their London rivals on Saturday.... Read more via Channels Television – http://bit.ly/2XP5hgc Get More Nigeria Sports News

World number one Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the WTA tournament in Stuttgart due to an abdominal injury.... Read more via The Guardian Nigeria News – http://bit.ly/2L8VQXl Get More Nigeria Sports News

The remains of the youth who died in an accident in an Easter procession were on Saturday buried in Gombe, amidst tight security. On April 22, a car driven by a member of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) ran into the youth while they were … Read more via Premium Times...

It is said: “It is better to give than to receive.” But I think, some giving(s) do not come from the quarters of charity, sacrifice, wisdom or chivalry, but from a place of deep insecurity and delusion of grandeur. When the purpose of giving is to “maintain an appearance”, then that is...

Chief Jeremiah Akaava, the Obobanyi of Ohionwa in Ihima, Okehi Local Government of Kogi State, has died at the age of 116. He is reputed to be the oldest monarch in the world. A statement issued by the Ohionwa clan in Lokoja on Saturday said the monarch died … Read more via Sahara Reporters...

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has assured candidates of the 2019 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) that results would be ready from April 29. The Board’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dr Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency...

Veteran Yoruba actor Dayo Akinpelu, popularly known as Alabi Yellow, has received monetary help from a popular Nigerian reverend. It was gathered that the actor received a sum of N10 million for his medical treatment from the general overseer of Love … Read more via Naijaloaded | Nigeria’s...

A major contender for Senate President in the incoming 9th Assembly, Ahmad Lawan, has said that he will bring a lot to the table and make a difference if elected in June..... Read more via TODAY.NG – http://bit.ly/2XPDoEU Get More Nigeria Political News

The Senator representing Osun West senatorial district, Ademola Adeleke has dismissed as laughable and an abuse of court process a suit seeking his removal as a senator. A statement issued Friday night by Hon Niyi Owolade, Adeleke’s Legal Adviser, stated that the purported constituents who....…...

World number one Naomi Osaka has hit back at her critics after fighting to a dramatic comeback win over Donna Vekic to reach her first career clay court semi-final in Stuttgart on Friday. The 21-year-old Japanese superstar battled back from 1-5 down in the final set to beat Vekic … read more...

Mohamed Salah became the first Premier League player to reach 20 goals this season with a cheeky chip against Huddersfield. The Egyptian forward had been trailing the likes of Sergio Aguero and team-mate Sadio Mane but goals against Southampton, Chelsea and the Terriers on Friday has seen him...

Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, has said he will speak to Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, about toning down their efforts to win the Premier League Golden Boot. Both players scored twice on Friday night, as the Reds thrashed relegated Huddersfield 5-0 at Anfield. Salah took his tally … read...

The Nigerian Army has destroyed 500 drums of adulterated diesel and two cars seized from smugglers in Jebs Community in the Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River.... Read more via Vanguard News – http://bit.ly/2vqh3Bw Get More Nigeria Metro News

Morenikeji Adeyemi, a 37-year old driver, has admitted to killing his boss’s wife in Ibadan, Oyo State. The suspect was arrested at Sango Ota in Ogun state where he had relocated to after committing the crime. . Making the confession, Adeyemi said: “I was hurt when my boss sacked … Read...

Kogi state governor, Yahaya Bello for the first time publicly admitted that his administration has committed blunder by owing workers between eight and 38 months due to the over two years staff screening exercise he initiated.... Read more via Nairaland – http://bit.ly/2DBbpkB Get More...

The police in Lagos State on Friday arrested a woman in whose deep freezer, the dead body of a six-year-old boy was allegedly found at Alapere in Ketu, area of the State.... Read more via Daily Post Nigeria – http://bit.ly/2Vukbeg Get More Nigeria Metro News

The decision of an upper Shari’ah court sitting in Tudun Wada, Zaria, to sentence three rapists to one year imprisonment with an option of N7,000 fine has generated controversy and anxiety in the ancient city..... Read more via TODAY.NG – http://bit.ly/2vlBQWW Get More Nigeria Metro News

The bodies of 15 people, including six children, have been discovered at the site of a fierce overnight gun battle on the east coast of Sri Lanka. A police spokesman on Saturday said three suspected suicide bombers were among the 15 dead in the shootout, which came six days … Read more via...

Simi X3M recording artiste, Simi has reacted to Naira Marley’s statement about her supposedly snubbing him at the recently held Homecoming. This issue, which has been going on for weeks now was recently addressed by Simi on Friday the 26th of April in … via Latest Naija Nigerian Music...

Social media sensation and beauty entrepreneur Bobrisky is now a movie star! Bobrisky stars in a movie titled “Bobrisky In Love” alongside Anita Joseph and Queen Nwokoye..... via BellaNaija – http://bit.ly/2ZHzmAf Get more Nigeria Entertainment News